Board of Directors

Federico Pacheco

Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Gilead Sciences

Federico is a mission-driven leader with nearly 20 years of experience advancing equity through philanthropy and community partnerships. He currently serves as Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Gilead Sciences, where he oversees the work of the Gilead Foundation. In this role, he supports the Foundation’s mission to build a thriving health ecosystem through strategic grantmaking, community partnerships, and employee engagement.

Prior to joining Gilead, Federico spent 15 years in the nonprofit sector, leading development efforts for national and regional organizations. His work included leadership roles at Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland and NPower, where he built impactful partnerships to support youth and workforce development.

Federico holds a BA in Sociology with a minor in Public Policy from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Cal State East Bay. A proud father of two, he enjoys hiking Northern California’s trails and grilling with family and friends on weekends. He is an alumnus of Leadership Council SMC's inaugural Emerging Leaders Class of 2023.